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The Texas District of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod - April 9, 2021
2021 Texas District Convention Attendees
Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center, San Marcos
June 10-12, 2021
All delegates and guests of the 2021 Texas District Convention are to complete and
submit the following items one month in advance---May 10, 2021. Click on the green
print and get it done now!
Register Online or send in a Registration Form and select your Thursday and/or
Friday Lunch Breakout Session
Credential Form (Voting Delegates)
Mandatory Health Liability Waiver
Make your Hotel Reservation by Friday, May 28, 2021 to receive the group rate of
$129 for a King Suite or $139 for a Queen Suite. If booking online be sure to
include the Group Code: LCS. You may also call the Embassy Suites at 877-214-
6725. Be sure to identify yourself as being part of the Texas District LCMS group.
Congregations are invited to get involved by providing ministry photos or short videos
for the opening worship celebration service. Remember to label the file with your
congregation/mission name and location. Thank you for your help!
SUBMIT CONVENTION PHOTOS/VIDEO HERE
Texas Congregations' Statistics
We can do better. To date 30% of Texas congregations have reported their 2020
statistics and names of congregation leaders. The deadline has been extended through
April 30, 2021.
If your congregation is having trouble logging in to lc.lcms.org or that need other
assistance PLEASE email Rosters at Rosters.Stats@lcms.org or call (314)996-1366 and
staff will assist them.
Celebrate Concordia University Texas in April
The Texas District gives thanks for our Concordia University Texas! On April 25, 2021
congregation of the District are encouraged to celebrate and give thanks for the gift it is
and the work He is doing among staff, students and the community through it! Click
HERE for resources to help your congregation be a blessing to Concordia University
Texas.
Christian Sympathy and Prayers
We pray for the family of Deaconess Perla Rodriguez as they celebrate the life of her
father Eusebio Gil, who has now reached his heavenly home. A Celebration of Life
Service was held this morning. May they have resurrection joy and peace.
Prayers of Healing, Strength and Encouragement
Mrs. Debbie Frick, wife of Rev. Michael Frick (Em., Sachse, TX)
Mrs. Kathy Hirsch, wife of Rev. Dr. John Hirsch (Em., Round Rock)
Rev. Carroll Kohl (Em., Big Spring)
Mrs. Cathy Stoppenhagen, wife of Rev. Norman Stoppenhagen (Em., Austin)
receiving treatments for cancer that has returned
Mrs. Margaret Sturgis, wife of Rev. Jim Sturgis (Em., Portland, TX)
Mrs. Laurine Watson, wife of Chaplain Joe Watson (Hanscom AFB, MA) diagnosed
with a brain tumor and undergoing further testing
This week we pray for ministry leaders and mission workers of:
LINC Houston
Rev. Lonnie & Joy Gonzales, Houston City Director
Deac. Dorinda Werner, Mission Service Coordinator
Rev. Nelson & Deac. Perla Rodriguez, Executive Assistant and Comunidad de
Gracia
Joann Adebisi, Nigerian LINC Ministry Leader
Stephen and Temitayo Adedeji serving the Yoruba speaking Nigerian community
in Southwest Houston
Drs. Emeka & Chizoba Agwu ministering to the Nigerian community in Southwest
Houston
Rev. Rodrigo and Dayana Fernandez serving Manantiales de Vida in Northwest
Houston in partnership with St. Timothy Lutheran Church
José & Celina Flores serving Casa de Oración in partnership with Trinity
Downtown
Rev. Vijay and Mary Gurrala sharing the love of Christ with Telugu speaking
Indians in all parts of Houston
Ezekiel & Tislina Yoel-Fafi serving the Eritrean/Kunama community in Houston
John & Lucy Ojode serving in Houston’s 3rd Ward
Angel & Eva Olvera serving Iglesia Nuevo Camino in partnership with St. John,
Cypress
Jules & Alice Renzano serving Perfect Mission Gospel Center
Augustine & Veronica Tshibangu serving Evangelical Church of Jesus Christ in
partnership with Pilgrim Lutheran Church
For expanded weekly prayer lists click Mission Prayer Partner!
Ministry Calls - Commissioned
Accepted:
Mr. Tom Geyer, Assistant Principal Redeemer Lutheran School, Austin to
Principal, Redeemer Lutheran School, Austin
Undecided:
Deac. Noemi Guerra, Shepherd of the Valley, West Des Moines, IA to Mission
Assistant for Area A and Evangelist Trainer/Coach
Ministry Calls - Ordained
Undecided:
Rev. Phillip J. Allman, Assoc., Grace, Midland to First, Orange Grove, TX
Rev. Lincon Guerra, Assoc., Shepherd of the Valley, West Des Moines, IA to MMF
for Area A, Texas District
Rev. Aaron Kalbas, St. Paul, Thorndale to St. John, Hamilton
Rev. Aaron Kalbas, St. Paul, Thorndale to Sr. Pastor, Trinity, Tyler
Rev. Mark Moldenhauer, Bethlehem, Brenham to St. Paul, Henning, MN
Rev. Michael Nemec, Christ, Hillsboro to First, Algonac, MI
Upcoming Texas District Events
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
MARKETING, RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION
Professional School Leaders Day
@ Salem Lutheran School, Tomball
Contact School Ministry Office for additional information
June 10-12, 2021
2021 TEXAS DISTRICT CONVENTION
San Marcos Conference Center
San Marcos, TX
MORE INFORMATION
Additional Mission & Educational Opportunities
APRIL 15, 2021
ALMA CONFERENCE: One Day One Mission
Join the Association for Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) conference online OR use the
conference resources at your own gatherings.
Click the title above for information and registration.
Actually, you CAN fundraise in a virtual setting.
You see opportunities in your congregation and community as
vaccines increase and COVID decreases. But you’re unsure if
this is a good time to raise money for mission. If so, then, how?
Join Bill and Phil as they discuss raising money in a virtual
setting, including the right way to ask and the best steps for
creating generous donors.
Join us at 2:00pm (eastern) on Thursday, April 15 for a FREE
webinar called How to Grow Your Ministry Through Generous
Donors.
Hosted by CEO and FiveTwo President Bill Woolsey and special
guest Phil Ling, founder of The Giving Church and former Vice
President of Development for the Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association.
REGISTER NOW
May 4-5, 2021
ONLINE MULTIETHNIC SYMPOSIUM
What the West Can Learn from
Global South Christianity
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
JUNE 14-16, 2021
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY
CHURCH July 22-25, 2021
CSL Continuing Educations Series INTERPRETED MINISTRY
with Dr. Joel Elowsky CONFERENCE
Grace, Midland Holiday Inn
Elk Grove Village, IL
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